I've heard the plastic logo fades overtime, I'm wondering if this is common. Please tell me how long your knife's logo (has) lasted.
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I've had mine for more than a year, and it's in my pocket everyday. No fading on mine at all, the logo is entirely intact and visible. I have the red version of this knife and the logo as said before is the button for the light. It's a nice button, you can feel the cross and lines are actually elevated, and it's not flat.
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The logo in this model serves as a button as you may already know. Mine is still in good shape, no fading. The LED shortly died out however which aside from the small size of this swiss was the reason I bought it. The blades are very sharp still and I found myself using the scissors the most even on cardboard which was a really bad idea since they're busted now. I am happy with this purchase but unhappy with LED situation.
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My logo is still fine, but I keep the knife in the little sleeve that it came with...and I don't carry this one in my pocket.
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I've carried mine on my keychain every day for at least five years. The logo has mostly worn off, but what is there isn't faded. When it finally breaks, I'll buy another one exactly like it (except with the white LED).
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I've carried it in my pocket everyday for well over a year, and no sign of fading whatsoever.
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Sorry it took me this long to respond. My logo is still completely intact. No missing sections off of the logo. Hope that helps.
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Got it about 3 years ago as a gift for my husband. He considers it a dress knife and does not carry it every day but does carry it frequently. Still looks like new condition. Also, had it engraved and that looks new too. Hope that helps. A-
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Yes, in my opinion. It's metal & plastic. But the finish may wear off, and it may lose some sharpness. At the price you could just throw it out and buy another :-) I just hand rinse mine with a bit of soap and wipe dry. This is good advice for all knives. Dishwashers are harsh on them.
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The knife slides out of the sheath smooth as butter. I see Kyle had an issue with the spring coming out of the detent but I just looked at mine and I don't think my spring could come out unless I put some serious effort into it. Slides in and out of the sheath very smooth, no need to ever press the button, not to lock it in or take it out (but you can if you'd like)
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Mig, did the black plastic on the inner (not visible when closed) part of the crank/sharpener somehow become separated from the chrome handle? Mine are fused together, and the both pieces stay connected when I unlock the sharpener. I'm just trying to get a visual of what you're describing in case I can help.
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Out of the case, like the retail packaging, or out of the sheath? If the retail packaging, get another knife and cut it out! If the sheath, sometimes you have to put really hard. If it doesn't come out then, you might need to apply some heat, either through a hair dryer or boiling it in water, so the plastic will soften, allowing you to remove it. While it's pliable, you could mess with the retention. Just be careful with the hot metal and plastic, and don't get it so hot you might melt the plastic.
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I've had mine for several years and its still like new but I do give it proper care always washing it by hand and towel drying immediately after use and never in a dishwasher or left dirty or soaking in a sink. Great knife!
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I have never had a problem with my knife. Wish I had gotten it sooner! I am going to get their other knives in the near future.
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Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most... » Read More Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. « Show Less
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Honestly, I really doubt this cheap of a knife has a warranty. I mean I'm not trying to knock it because it's a great knife for the price, but like I said its cheap.
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Hey Chbby-J, mine got some rusty color on it, but I think it may have been the Dye from the leather sheath...I sprayed WD-40 on the blade and wiped it down and keep it with a nice layer and it is fine...I love this knife! It keeps it's sharpness a long time...I found out they are made in Europe, but the weird thing is that there is no stamp anywhere on the knife...maybe cuz it is fake Damascus steel as Patrick B said. I never took it to get looked at by a pro...hope I was helpful...
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I have several of these and most of my friends carry them as well, all of them see small amounts of rust from my experience, generally within 6 to 8 months but it's nothing serious. Usually appears first in the laser etched Ti-lite name on the blade and in the low spots of the ribbed cams that assist in opening the blade.
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Aloha Gabe, I bought my Laredo in October of 2011. It is a SK-5 model. It did get 5 or 6 specs of rust on the surface, when I kept it too long in the leather sheath, but they came off with a little rubbing with a Scotch Brite. So now the Laredo gets out of the sheath, a couple times a week when I practice some basic Bowie techniques. Take care of yourself. Aloha, Rudy
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I have been using this knife at least 2-3 times a week for a few months. It still looks like new. I never put it in the dishwasher, so I can't say if that would have any affect.
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The handle is plastic (delrin, etc) with a rubberized coating that is great for gripping. My knife is about two years old and the coating has worn off in places from sheath contact. Would replace the handles if I could find new ones.
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I got a hold of the company directly and they sent me another battery. The first one died about 3 months after getting it and so did the new batteries. Love the knife but the batteries are no good. You can try ebay. Someone may have some extras.
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I purchased my knife block in 2013 and I do not remember if the photo had the logo. However, the one I received has a metal plate with the logo on the center front of the base.
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We have had ours for 6+ months. While fine with cheap knives, the nice Shun and other high end knives I bought for Christmas are all ruined at the tips, they are folded and bent. The design of this block is bad for fine edged cutlery. They need to round off or put a point in the rods so you are not using the very fine and pointed knife tips to impact and separate the rods. So my professional opinion, it is horrible for a fine edge and tip.